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08-24-2012, 05:29 PM
Thread: tor rey beverage cooler
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Could be a safety , like evaporator probe holding...
Could be a safety , like evaporator probe holding compressor out.
Some manufactures use this as a freeze up safety if the evap coil temp gets below say -11deg C
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08-22-2012, 05:17 AM
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Covers OH&S also. But unless there is no stock...
Covers OH&S also.
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08-21-2012, 04:46 AM
Thread: Portable easy to carry oxy/acet kit
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A few of our guys have traded the traditionnal...
A few of our guys have traded the traditionnal oxy act setup for these beauties , I have been told "you do use 2 bottles of Oxygen to 1 bottle of Mapp but well worth it" I am on my way to get myself...
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08-19-2012, 05:05 AM
Thread: tecumseh compressor
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Some useful info for another time , after being...
Some useful info for another time , after being in design of cabinets & cases of the cap tube variety , most only run at 1K subcooling.
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08-19-2012, 01:27 AM
Thread: Walk in Solenoid noise
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Have seen this on small cabinet freezers , from...
Have seen this on small cabinet freezers , from manufacture new solenoid hammering hot gas to coil , spring tension on danfoss valve incorrect , hence not seating correct.
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08-19-2012, 01:17 AM
Thread: high tech rack systems
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We have just had this phase ourselves ,...
We have just had this phase ourselves , Refrigerant R404A, widely used in industrial and supermarket refrigeration, will increase from $92.88 per kilo to $377.71 per kilo following the implementation...
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07-30-2012, 05:54 AM
Thread: Can I average two thermistors together?
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Ahhh , that is going straight to the library...
Ahhh , that is going straight to the library :spitball:
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12-07-2011, 02:31 AM
Thread: TEV or Compressor
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Totally agree , a compressor efficiency test will...
Totally agree , a compressor efficiency test will tell you with 100% accuracy if it is doing the job it has been designed to do.
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11-19-2011, 04:50 AM
Thread: Cap Tube Replacement
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The manufacturer will tell you that a cap tube...
The manufacturer will tell you that a cap tube system is critically charged , they are to some extent but you can cut off up to 200mm on some and be confident that it will still run to design...
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09-10-2011, 10:10 PM
Thread: Help with thermostat
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Why not have it on auto mode with a timer in the...
Why not have it on auto mode with a timer in the outdoor unit to start + stop ?
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08-26-2011, 11:49 PM
Thread: Textbook question - piercing valves
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Manitowoc requires you to use one of these so as...
Manitowoc requires you to use one of these so as to not interfere with the charge , they do work.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSH8Go3XP9KAZlxVfgijOIbYz0MwdORsa7UNJcHL3Qiqvvxf8zo2P2P1OCK -
Innotech does a program that lets you build a...
Innotech does a program that lets you build a control circut then test for functionality.
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05-15-2011, 05:20 AM
Thread: Lets See Your Tools...
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I only see one lock-out device in all these bags....
I only see one lock-out device in all these bags.
Is it mandatory to lock-out & isolate the supply like it is here in OZ. :.02: -
05-14-2011, 11:06 PM
Thread: Textbook Questions
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The Accumulator is primarily there for off cycle...
The Accumulator is primarily there for off cycle safety.
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05-06-2011, 09:24 PM
Thread: OK, whats the price of Gas in your area??
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I beg to differ with the price shown in Australia...
I beg to differ with the price shown in Australia $3.84 Gallon
That equates to $1.01 Litre , if that is true this would be the cheapest fuel in OZ , the station serving this would be one popular... -
05-06-2011, 08:47 PM
Thread: OK, whats the price of Gas in your area??
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"Unleaded fuels carry a RON (Research Octane...
"Unleaded fuels carry a RON (Research Octane Number) rating. Put simply, RON determines petrol's 'anti-knock' quality or resistance to pre-ignition; or if you want to put in another way, the Octane...
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05-06-2011, 06:58 PM
Thread: OK, whats the price of Gas in your area??
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Self service stations here are $1.26 L for...
Self service stations here are $1.26 L for Regular Unleaded (91 RON) & $1.36 L for Premium Unleaded (98 RON)
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05-05-2011, 04:13 AM
Thread: converting from 134a to 404a
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If the capacity of the system was based on 134A...
If the capacity of the system was based on 134A and you are Retro-fitting to 404A you will need to have a good look at the system in total , the load & thermodynamic properties of 404A.
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04-29-2011, 06:36 PM
Thread: QD 132A Compressor Change
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I agree with using the OEM , but sometimes it...
I agree with using the OEM , but sometimes it takes months to recieve parts from the U.S , and not mention Manitowoc's price mark up on spare parts.
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04-29-2011, 06:20 AM
Thread: Corned Beef
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A good way to cook pickled pork that turns out...
A good way to cook pickled pork that turns out like leg ham.
Fire up the webber BBQ with coals get them burnin hot , let them cool down , throw some pine cones in on the coals so they smoke... -
04-29-2011, 04:39 AM
Thread: QD 132A Compressor Change
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QD 132A Compressor Change
Manitowoc QD 132A Undercounter Ice Machine
This might seem like a basic question , but does anyone have any ideas on the change out of the original compressor in this system ?
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01-21-2010, 01:54 AM
Thread: Coke Going Totally to CO2 by 2015
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There is no condensing of refrigerant so it is...
There is no condensing of refrigerant so it is called a gas cooler , it boils off at around 32 Degrees c
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01-20-2010, 02:33 AM
Thread: Coke Going Totally to CO2 by 2015
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I have seen a package unit that runs on CO2 ,...
I have seen a package unit that runs on CO2 , from memory the refrigerant runs the high pressure side of the system twice from the evap to keep condensing temps down so as not to have a premature...
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02-05-2009, 11:51 PM
Thread: bottleshop coolroom
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Well the other guy who is an apprentice took some...
Well the other guy who is an apprentice took some of my advise and cleaned the coil with some self cleaning coil cleaner , ( this was his diagnosis of the problem as well) he seems to think that has...
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02-03-2009, 12:27 AM
Thread: bottleshop coolroom
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bottleshop coolroom
Hi guys , well i have come across a problem with a local bottleshop walk in coolroom , customer states that the unit runs all day and only cuts out 2 or 3 times in 24hrs , had a guy have a look at...
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